H.Con.Res. 383House109th Congress (2005-2007)Passed House

Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Arbor Day Foundation and National Arbor Day.

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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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May 1, 2006

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Introduced in House

April 6, 2006

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Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

April 6, 2006

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Oversight and Government Reform Committee

April 27, 2006

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Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1889-1890)

April 27, 2006 • 6:01 PM

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Mr. Bishop (UT) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

April 27, 2006 • 6:01 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1889-1890)

April 27, 2006 • 6:02 PM

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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1889-1890)

April 27, 2006 • 6:02 PM

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

April 27, 2006 • 6:02 PM

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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Judiciary Committee

May 1, 2006

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Rep. Jeff FortenberryR-NE-1 · Apr 27, 2006

Mr. Speaker, I reserve the right to object. (Mr. FORTENBERRY asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. Speaker, in 1872 an outstanding Nebraskan, J. Sterling Morton, began…

Mr. Speaker, I reserve the right to object.

(Mr. FORTENBERRY asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

Mr. Speaker, in 1872 an outstanding Nebraskan, J. Sterling Morton, began the tradition of Arbor Day to encourage tree planting. One hundred years later, another outstanding Nebraskan, John Rosenow, founded the National Arbor Day Foundation to promote Morton's original goals. Today, I have the pleasure of honoring the fruits of their labor. There are over 1 million members of this organization nationwide.

These two visionary leaders recognized that the simple action of planting a tree can protect the environment and provide resources and beauty for generations to come. Thanks to their efforts and inspiration, today America is a much greener, healthier, and more beautiful place. Because of their foresight, people from around the world enjoy a better quality of life. The planting of trees is a great reminder of our duty to take responsible actions now that will benefit our children and our grandchildren later.

As J. Sterling Morton noted, ``Each generation of humanity takes the Earth as trustees.''

The resolution I introduced, House Concurrent Resolution 383, supports the goals and ideals of National Arbor Day and the National Arbor Day Foundation. I would like to begin expressing my sincere appreciation to the distinguished gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Davis), the chairman of the Committee on Government Reform; and the distinguished gentleman from California (Mr. Waxman), the ranking member of the committee, for their help in bringing this resolution to the floor.

This resolution honors National Arbor Day, which our country will celebrate tomorrow. I encourage my colleagues and others to join in the celebration by planting a tree or by taking part in Arbor Day activities nationwide. By doing so, we can carry on the spirit and the tradition of J. Sterling Morton, who once observed, ``Other holidays repose on the past. Arbor Day proposes for the future.''

I urge support for this resolution.

Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my reservation of objection.

Rep. Lynn A. WestmorelandR-GA-8 · Apr 27, 2006

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Government Reform be discharged from further consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 383) supporting the goals and ideals…

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Referred in SenateIssued May 1, 2006

        [Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 383 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

109th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 383

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 1, 2006

Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Arbor Day Foundation
and National Arbor Day.

Whereas the National Arbor Day Foundation was founded in 1972 and now has nearly
1,000,000 members;
Whereas John Rosenow, President of the National Arbor Day Foundation, has
provided outstanding leadership of the organization since its founding;
Whereas the mission of the National Arbor Day Foundation is to ``inspire people
to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees'';
Whereas the National Arbor Day Foundation works to protect and enhance the
global environment by promoting rainforest preservation, urban and
community forestry, and the planting of trees throughout the world;
Whereas the National Arbor Day Foundation manages the 260-acre Arbor Day Farm to
serve as a model of environmental stewardship;
Whereas National Arbor Day Foundation distributes more than 8,000,000 trees
annually through its Trees for America program;
Whereas the National Arbor Day Foundation has worked with the United States
Department of Agriculture's Forest Service since 1990, helping to plant
nearly 4,000,000 trees in National Forests damaged by fire, insects, or
other natural causes;
Whereas J. Sterling Morton recognized the need for trees in Nebraska and
proposed a tree-planting holiday called ``Arbor Day'' in 1872;
Whereas it was estimated that more than 1,000,000 trees were planted in Nebraska
on the first Arbor Day in 1872;
Whereas the observation of Arbor Day soon spread to other States and is now
observed nationally and in many other countries;
Whereas J. Sterling Morton once observed that ``The cultivation of trees is the
culmination of the good, the beautiful, and the ennobling in man''; and
Whereas National Arbor Day, the last Friday in April, will be celebrated on
April 28, 2006: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That Congress--
(1) supports the goals and ideals of the National Arbor Day
Foundation; and
(2) requests that the President issue a proclamation
calling upon the people of the United States to observe
National Arbor Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Passed the House of Representatives April 27, 2006.

Attest:

KAREN L. HAAS,

Clerk.